Chief Legal Officers face mounting compliance, privacy and cybersecurity obligations
After earning his master’s degree in computer science and working on the IT side of the business at a number of large financial services organizations, Bobby Balachandran …
Physical cyber threats: What do criminals leave when they break in?
Many organizations have maintained heavy investment in cybersecurity over the last year, even in an unpredictable time when other spending has faltered. Gartner estimates that …
How do I select a network monitoring solution for my business?
A recent report predicts that home networks, remote working software and cloud systems will be at the center of a new wave of attacks in 2021. Cybercriminals in 2021 will …
Tips for boosting the “Sec” part of DevSecOps
The most significant barrier to achieving DevSecOps is the continued perception that “Sec” is not already a part of “Dev” and “Ops”, says James Arlen, CISO at cloud data …
Can we put a stop to cyber harassment?
Cyber harassment via social networks, media, and other online channels is an everyday reality for too many people, and the problem is getting worse. It might seem inevitable, …
Data loss prevention strategies for long-term remote teams
Before the recent pandemic, many executives began appreciating the risks and opportunities associated with cybersecurity. A 2019 survey on cybersecurity priorities from Optiv …
Kick off the year with a new vendor management spring cleaning strategy
Your company’s vendor management program may not be what you need to get the most out of your cybersecurity vendors, so I’ll focus on a Cyber Vendor Optimization Strategy. The …
Ransomware: The rise of Misfortune 500 businesses
Far too many executives and employees think ransomware is a nuisance delivered via an obviously fake phishing email. This misconception leaves companies exposed to attack. …
Cybersecurity marketing: Always think of the customer
In early January, LogMeIn announced that Jamie Domenici will join the company as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Domenici is a cloud marketing veteran, and the majority of …
Internet regulation: Not a matter of freedom of speech, but freedom to conduct business
Since 1997 (Reno vs. American Civil Liberties Union), the Supreme Court has used the metaphor of the free market of ideas to define the internet, thus addressing the …
How much is a vulnerability worth?
As part of its crowdsourced security program, Zoom has recently increased the maximum payout for vulnerabilities to $50,000. Such figures make great headlines and attract new …
Understanding third-party hacks in the aftermath of SolarWinds
In the aftermath of the SolarWinds hack, a better understanding of third-party hacks in any update that you provide to your colleagues, bosses, and even the board of directors …